5 Ingredients Nigerian Coconut Candies | Coconut Balls Dessert || Day 9 from 24 Recipes

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Shredded coconut is easier to find and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor while being dairy-free.

Grate fresh coconut and set aside.

Boil water and sugar in a pot until dissolved.

Add grated coconut to the sugar mixture and stir well.

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously for about 10-15 minutes.

Add vanilla extract, lime juice, and salt, mixing thoroughly.

Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Spread the mixture evenly in the dish and press down firmly.

Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.

Cooking Techniques

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